Commercial Leasing in the US

Real estate popularity depreciating

The industry will face an extremely tough year in 2009. US commercial real estate prices are expected to severely depreciate over the over the year as more borrowers default on their loans and regulators place heavier scrutiny on banks. Investment in commercial property will decline as a result of low business confidence. Projects started in 2008 and prior will be delivered in 2009, resulting in an oversupply of commercial property.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as lessors of buildings (except mini-warehouses and self-storage units) that are not used as residences or dwellings. Included in this industry are owner-lessors and establishments renting real estate and then acting as lessors in subleasing it to others. The establishments in this industry may manage the property themselves or have another establishment manage it for them. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.